Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Angular's dependence on ngZone has long offered a simple method of handling change detection. But performances have frequently been sacrificed in the process. Applications may be slowed down by needless re-renders and a lack of control over state changes. These difficulties have paved the way towards the most recent changes in the Angular world.
The latest versions of Angular are addressing these issues with the signals and the new control flow syntax. Signals offer a lightweight solution to control state and reactivity, guaranteeing that updates only take place when required. In addition, the new control flows provide less template logic, more fine-grained lazy loading, and enhanced efficiency. Those changes are steadily creating a path toward a zoneless future.
This talk will showcase this Angular renaissance and how it addresses real-world problems through live demos. As you prepare for the exciting future of Angular, you will depart with an understanding of how to use signals and control flows to create apps that are faster and more responsive.
Angular's dependence on ngZone has long offered a simple method of handling change detection. But performances have frequently been sacrificed in the process. Applications may be slowed down by needless re-renders and a lack of control over state changes. These difficulties have paved the way towards the most recent changes in the Angular world.
The latest versions of Angular are addressing these issues with the signals and the new control flow syntax. Signals offer a lightweight solution to control state and reactivity, guaranteeing that updates only take place when required. In addition, the new control flows provide less template logic, more fine-grained lazy loading, and enhanced efficiency. Those changes are steadily creating a path toward a zoneless future.
This talk will showcase this Angular renaissance and how it addresses real-world problems through live demos. As you prepare for the exciting future of Angular, you will depart with an understanding of how to use signals and control flows to create apps that are faster and more responsive.
![[VDBUH2026] Sander Hoogendoorn - Keynote: Seven Habits of a (Mostly) Successful Team](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8pDCcKqbwB4/mqdefault.jpg "[VDBUH2026] Sander Hoogendoorn - Keynote: Seven Habits of a (Mostly) Successful Team
After four years of building, breaking, and learning at iBOOD, we’ve discovered what makes a development team truly successful. No frameworks, no dogma—just seven practical habits that help teams ship great software, stay motivated, and keep improving.
This talk is based on real experiences, not theory, nor agile BS. We’ll dive into:
Prioritizing Pragmatically Balancing business needs, technical debt, and innovation.
Killing Complexity Keeping architecture, code, and processes simple, even as you scale.
Owning the Work Why autonomy beats process, and how teams can take real ownership.
Communicating Relentlessly Why constant, transparent communication makes everything smoother.
Building Microteams Why smaller, focused teams move faster and collaborate better.
Delivering Continuously Making small, frequent releases a habit (without the chaos).
Having Fun Because happy teams build better software. An afterthought about purpose, mastery, and autonomy.
I’ll share stories from the trenches—what worked, what failed, and what we’d never do again. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a team that doesn’t just survive but thrives, this talk will give you concrete ideas to take back to your team.")
